๐ŸŒŸ 8-Day Egypt Budget Escape: Cairo Wonders & Hurghada Relaxation ๐ŸŒŸ

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Duration
08 Days / 07 NIghts
Availability
Everyday
Destinations
01 Country / 03 Cities
Tour Type
Private Tour
English Speaking Guide

Included

๐Ÿ’ง Bottled water during the tour
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meals โ€“ Provided as mentioned in the itinerary
โœˆ๏ธ Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure at Egyptian airports.
๐Ÿš— All transfers and transportation as per the itinerary in a private, deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle.
๐ŸŽ“ Private, professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ All entrance fees to the included sightseeing attractions.
๐Ÿงพ All applicable taxes and service charges.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ04 nightsโ€™ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ03 nightsโ€™ accommodation in Hurghada on Half Board basis.

Excluded

โœˆ๏ธ International Airfares โ€“ Not included
๐Ÿ›‚ Egypt Entry Visa โ€“ Travelerโ€™s responsibility
๐Ÿ’ต Personal Expenses โ€“ Laundry, telephone calls, and other incidentals
๐Ÿ™ Tipping โ€“ For guides, drivers, and Nile Cruise crew
๐Ÿน Beverages โ€“ Drinks on board the cruise and during meals
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Optional Tours โ€“ Not included in the package
๐Ÿงณ Travel insurance

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Welcome to Egypt

Arrival to Egypt

Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Welcome Drink

2

Day 2: ๐Ÿบโœจ Ancient Pyramids & Modern Wonders ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒ

Included Activities: The Pyramid Complex โ€“ The Valley Temple โ€“ The Great Sphinx โ€“ The Grand Egyptian Museum

At 09 am you will meet your tour Guide and start your day to the great Pyramids area which includes:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.

The Great Pyramid (Extra Ticket to go inside)

The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign. Khufu ruled for about twenty-four years. Ironically, despite the enormity of his pyramid, the only statue of King Khufu himself is really small statue carved from ivory.

The Magical Sphinx

Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, itโ€™s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.

The Valley Temple

It was used as a place for the embalming process. This temple constructed definitely for two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The museum houses a collection of the most valuable Egyptian artifacts ever from various periods of the Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic Period to Coptic Egypt, with an estimated total of over 100,000 artifacts, including at least 20,000 that will be displayed for the first time ever, including the complete King Tutankhamun collection comprising 5,398 pieces. The Tut collection is on display in a 7,500 m2 section of the museum. Rare pieces that have been restored will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu, the restoration of which cost $5 million, the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu), and the collection of Yuya and Thuyu (parents of Queen Tiye).

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

3

Day 3: ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Timeless Cairo Day Tour: NMEC, Coptic Heritage & Bazaar

Included Activiities: The National Museum of civilization โ€“ Coptic Cairo โ€“ Khan El Khalili

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour, I will meet you at 8 am in the hotel lobby and start our visit to the

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

The first museum of civilization in the Arab world, the NMEC will present a comprehensive view of Egyptian civilization from prehistory to the present day, taking a multidisciplinary thematic approach designed to highlight Egyptโ€™s tangible and intangible heritage. A museum of a new kind, unknown so far in Egypt and the entire Middle East region, the NMECโ€™s main goal is to โ€œshare knowledgeโ€, to connect with the surrounding Egyptian society and to offer international visitors a richer and deeper insight into the meaning of Egyptian culture through the ages.

Coptic Churches in Old Cairo

Coptic Cairo is unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls.

Khan El Khalili โ€“ Cairoโ€™s Legendary Bazaar of Culture & Craft

Khan El Khalili is Egyptโ€™s most famous and vibrant bazaar, located in the heart of historic Islamic Cairo. This centuries-old marketplace is a captivating maze of narrow alleys, traditional workshops, antique shops, silver artisans, spice traders, and colorful souvenir stalls. The atmosphere is filled with the scents of incense, the sparkle of handmade crafts, and the timeless charm of old Cairoโ€™s bustling life. Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

4

Day 4: Drive from Cairo to Hurghada

Drive from Cairo to Hurghada

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo and begin a comfortable private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada. Enjoy the scenic drive across the Eastern Desert before arriving at your Red Sea destination, where you can relax and unwind by the coast.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

5

Day 5: Day of Leisure

Day of Leisure

A full free day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Hurghada has to offer.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

6

Day 6: Day of Leisure

Day of Leisure

A full free day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Hurghada has to offer.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

7

Day 7: Drive back from Hurghada to Cairo

Drive back from Hurghada to Cairo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Hurghada and begin your private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle back to Cairo. Enjoy a comfortable journey through the desert landscapes before arriving in the capital for your next stay or onward travel.

Overnight in Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

8

Day 8: We will miss you

Final departureย 

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Prices & Accommodation

Silver

MAY - SEP

Per Person in a Single Room $1,533.00
Per Person in a Double Room $926.00
Per Person in a Triple Room $858.00

OCT - APR

Per Person in a Single Room $1,766.00
Per Person in a Double Room $1,065.00
Per Person in a Triple Room $986.00

Optional Extras

Pyramids Camel Ride / person $20.00

Great Pyramid entry ticket / person $32.00